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    Traveling with bp

    So, the only reptile specialized vets live in Edmonton, about 45 mins from where I live. I'm hoping to get my boy probed, as I'm way too nervous to pop him myself.

    So my question would be:

    What's the best way to go about getting him there. I've heard water bottles and heating pads.

    What do you suggest?


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    As long as the temps in the car don't drop below the 70's, I personally think he should be fine for a 45 minute drive (and provided the vet's office is also a moderate temperature, he should be fine for the whole outing). Just turn a pillow case inside out, slip him in, and knot off the end, and you should be good to go.
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    Put him in a pillowcase or a small storage tub. You can preheat the case/tub before you put your snake in. You can also use warm water bottles or a heat pack. But as long as it's not too cold, you don't really need it. Lots of balls go hours without heat during expos and shows. A car ride to your vet probably won't be as bad.

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    Put the snake in a clean pillow case.
    Put the pillow case in a small RubberMade tub with a hand towel lining the bottom.
    Slip a chemical heat pack under the hand towel.
    Place the lid on the tub.
    Travel to your destination.
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